Nick Lucas
Nick Lucas | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dominic Antonio Nicholas Lucanese |
| Born | August 22, 1897 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1982 (aged 84) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1912–1981 |
| Labels | Pathé, Brunswick, Durium, Cavalier, Accent |
| Formerly of | Duke Ellington, Jimmie Noone, Wilber Sweatman, Spirits of Rhythm |
| Spouse | Catherine Ciffrodella (1917–1970) |
| Website | nicklucas |
Dominic Antonio Nicholas Lucanese (August 22, 1897 – July 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Nick Lucas, was an American jazz singer and guitarist. He was the first jazz guitarist to record as a soloist. His popularity during his lifetime came from his reputation as a singer. His signature song was "Tiptoe Through the Tulips".